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M23 MDU

1995 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,137 mi
Last recorded138,137 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xjs82,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 MDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,137 miles

Slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 18 Jul 2016 138,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak round sump area

Pass 18 May 2011 136,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 136,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 134,648 miles

L/H OUTER HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

L/H/F SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

L/H/F TYRE WEARING AT OUTER EDGE.

NAIL IN R/H/F TYRE TREAD.

OIL LEAK AT UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE.

PETROL PIPES CORRODED.

SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 131,597 miles

L/H/F TYRE WEARING AT OUTER EDGE.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLANGES AND SOME CLAMPS.

SLIGHT LEAK AT L/H/R SHOCK ABSORBER(FRONT ONE).

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/R BACK TIE BAR BUSH.

SMALL BULGE AT R/H/F BRAKE HOSE.

SMALL CUT AT L/H/F SEATBELT.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 123,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 123,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2006 123,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2006 123,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc corroded

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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M23 MDU is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 82,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M23 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 31 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M23 MDU is a 1995 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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